Identifier: diaryofthomasbel00bell (find matches)
Title: Diary of Thomas Bellingham, an officer under William III
Year: 1908 (1900s)
Authors: Bellingham, Thomas, 1645-1721 Atticus, 1835 or 6-1912
Subjects: Bellingham family Great Britain -- History William and Mary, 1689-1702 Sources
Publisher: Preston : G. Toulmin & sons
Contributing Library: University of California Libraries
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asses were renewed by the lateJohn Broadbent, Esq., of London, a descendant of the family. (Robsons Guide to Kendal, &c.). The chapel is now the sole property of the KendalParish Church authorities, and is kept in repair by them. In 1692Burneside Hall, when nsited by the Rev. Thomas Machell, was evidentlya substantial and imposing place. The structure consisted of a court with alodge and battlements, through which was the ascent into the hall, whilst before the court was a large pond on each side of the passage to the gate;and on either side a small island, with a tree planted in the midst. For along time the hall has been in a ruinated state. Upwards of 70 years ago itwas described as a fine old ruin, occupied by a farmer. (Fishers Picturesque Illustrations of Westmorland.) Part of the great tower and agateway still remain entire. Portions of the old building have been utilisedin the present farm-house, and much has no doubt entirely disappeared.(Robsons Guide to Kendal, &c.)
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PREFATORY NOTE. XXlll. The Bellingham and Strickland families had respectively a town house atKendal; that of the former being at the top of Stramongate, and that of thelatter at the bottom of the same street. The house which the Bellinghams hadhere is now used as a shop. In it are various ancient and curious articles,including two carved oak chimney pieces, a cupboard of carved oak (on whichare represented the triple hunting horns of the Bellingham family), severaldocuments, &c. Levens Hall is now and has for several years been in thepossession of Captain Josceline Bagot. Thomas Bellingham, the diarist, was connected with the forces ofWilliam III. He was quartered with his regiment for some time inLancashire—chiefly at Preston. In August, 1689, he left Preston with hisregiment, and, joining the forces named, at Hoylake, sailed with them toIreland. In November, 1689, he returned to Preston, and remained there tillMay, 1690, when he again left—embarking with soldiers, &c.,

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